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Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
NPPA is monitoring price increase of critical medical equipments for COVID-19 Pulse Oximeter and Oyxgen Concentrators and also ensuring sufficient availability of the same in the country
Press note
In the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, Government is striving to ensure sufficient availability of critical medical equipments for clinical management of COVID-19 in the country. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare  has identified list of critical medical equipments for the same and has requested National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority  to ensure availability of the same in the country.
The Government is committed for availability of life saving drugs/devices at affordable prices to the consumers. All the medical devices have been notified as Drugs and have come under regulatory regime of the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Drugs , 2013 w.e.f. 1st April 2020. In order to keep check on the price rise of critical medical equipments, NPPA, in exercise of powers conferred under DPCO, 2013, has called for price related data from manufacturers/importers of  Pulse Oximeter and  Oxygen Concentrator to ensure that prices existing as on 1st April 2020 should not be increased more than 10% in a year.
A Stakeholders Consultation with Medical Devices Industry Associations and Civil Society Group was held in NPPA on 1st July 2020 wherein it was stressed that all the manufacturers/importers of critical medical equipments shall ensure sufficient availability of the same in the country. It has been reiterated that all the Medical Devices have come under price regulation under DPCO, 2013 w.e.f. 1st April 2020, accordingly, price increase of medical devices would be monitored under Para 20. Chairman, NPPA also urged the Industry that it is not “Business as usual” and not the time to profiteer in the public health emergency. The Medical Devices Industry Associations have been urged to bring down the retail price of critical medical equipments in larger public interest in the prevailing situation as has been done by the manufacturers/importers of N-95 masks.
National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority, Department of Pharmaceuticals,
Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India
New Delhi: 2nd July, 2020
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to Veer Savarkar on his jayanti
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Veer Savarkar on his jayanti.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "आजादी की लड़ाई के महान सेनानी और प्रखर राष्ट्रभक्त वीर सावरकर को उनकी जयंती पर कोटि-कोटि नमन।"
Ministry of Science & Technology
Indigenous device developed by SCTIMST of Deptt of S&T can help prevent blood clot in deep vein and lowers cost of saving life threatening conditions
The formation of a blood clot in a deep vein, usually in the legs or Deep Vein Thrombosis , can lead to life threatening complications. Scientists have come up with a device that can facilitate flow of blood from the veins in the legs thus preventing DVT.
The device can bring relief to patients affected by prolonged immobility, bed ridden state, post-operative immobilization, paralysis of legs, a large number of whom are affected by DVT causing pain, swelling, redness, warmth and engorged surface veins. The detachment of the clot and its transport to the arteries carrying impure blood to the lungs can cause ‘pulmonary artery embolism’, a potentially life-threatening complication.
A team from Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum , an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India has developed a device for the prevention of DVT. The engineering team included Mr. Jithin Krishnan, Mr. Biju Benjamin and Mr. Koruthu P Varughese from SCTIMST.
Such devices which are so far imported cost between 2 lakh to 5 lakh rupees whereas the device developed by SCTIMST team can be placed in the market for less than 1 lakh rupees.
The newly developed device works by compressing the veins in the legs in sequence so that the flow of blood from the veins in the legs is facilitated. The compression pressure is set in such a way that the veins are compressed but not the arteries. It is equipped with closed loop monitoring of compression pressure and also has controls through valves which are driven by an electronic circuit. A dedicated software and a control circuit are provided in the device to ensure that safe compression levels are always maintained. The device is also equipped with a power supply back-up in case of power failure.
The license for the manufacture and sale of the device has been transferred to Enproducts located in Kochi, Kerala. This seven-year-old company has products in the market in the domain of automation and control.
Prime Minister's Office
PM interacts with the awardees of National Teachers’ Awards
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today interacted with the awardees of National Teachers’ Awards, 2017 at Lok Kalyan Marg, on the eve of Teachers' Day. The Union Minister for Human Resource Development Shri Prakash Javadekar, was also present on the occasion.
Prime Minister congratulated the awardees for their efforts towards improving the quality of education in the country. He commended their dedication towards education and for making it their life mantra. He said that a teacher remains a teacher throughout life.
During the interaction, Prime Minister urged the awardees to mobilize the community and to make them an integral part of school development. He also exhorted the teachers to work towards bringing out the inherent strength of students, especially those from poor and rural background.
Prime Minister said that the educators should work towards removing the disconnect between the teachers and the students, so that teachers are remembered by the students throughout their life. He also encouraged the teachers to digitally transform their schools and its neighbourhood.
Interacting with the Prime Minister, the awardees narrated their inspirational stories in transforming their schools into centres of learning and excellence. They also thanked the Prime Minister for the new online nomination process and for schemes like Digital India, which is bringing a big qualitative change in school education throughout the country.
This year, the Ministry of Human Resource Development had revised the guidelines for the selection of Teachers for National Awards. The new scheme envisages self-nomination and was inspired by recent innovations in major national awards. The scheme is transparent, fair, and rewards demonstrated excellence and performance.
Ministry of Finance
Exchange Rate of Foreign Currency Relating To Imported and Export Goods Notified
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 , and in supersession of the notification of the Central Board of Excise and Customs No.33/2018-CUSTOMS , dated 19th April, 2018 except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby determines that the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currencies specified in column  of each of Schedule I and Schedule II annexed hereto, into Indian currency or vice versa, shall, with effect from 4th May, 2018, be the rate mentioned against it in the corresponding entry in column  thereof, for the purpose of the said section, relating to imported and export goods.
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Australian Dollar
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51.10
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49.35
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Bahrain Dinar
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182.60
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171.05
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Canadian Dollar
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52.70
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51.10
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Chinese Yuan
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10.65
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10. 30
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Danish Kroner
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10.95
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10.50
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81.15
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78.45
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8.60
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8.35
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228.70
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213.85
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New Zealand Dollar
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47.55
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45.90
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8.35
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92.10
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89.15
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18.85
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18.35
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50.75
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5.45
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7.60
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7.35
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Swiss Franc
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68.00
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65.65
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18.75
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17.55
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67.50
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65.80
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60.65
PIB Headquarters
Meghalaya Police registers complaint for fake letter on social media
Meghalaya Police has registered complaint against unknown people for circulating a fake letter on social media allegedly written by the Editor in Chief of Shillong Times with malicious content addressed to dignitaries of Centre and State Government. The letter is going viral in social media.
The Meghalaya Police has clarified that the letter dated 9th March, 2020 was not penned by the Editor of Shillong Times and a complaint has been lodged about the same at the Cyber Crime Police Station wherein a criminal case has been registered and under investigation. Meghalaya Police has also stated that the netizens must refrain from circulating the forged letter and any person found to be doing the same will be liable for criminal action as per law.
Fake and misleading news has become a major menace. It is requested that people should avoid posting any such content as it would invite strict action by law.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India achieves the major milestone of ‘one billion’ vaccinations
Recovery Rate currently at 98.15%; Highest since March 2020
18,454 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload stands at 1,78,831
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 3% for last 118 days
In a historic achievement, the cumulative COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has surpassed the 100-crore milestone. In a tweet, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi congratulated the countrymen and expressed gratitude to the country’s scientific community and health professionals for working towards achieving this stupendous feat.
The Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya also congratulated the country on achieving this landmark.
The recovery of 17,561 patients in the last 24 hours has increased the cumulative tally of recovered patients  to 3,34,95,808.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.15%. Recovery Rate is currently at its highest peak since March 2020.
Sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the States/UTs continue the trend of less than 50,000 Daily New Cases that is being reported for 116 consecutive days now.
18,454 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The Active Caseload remains below 2 lakh mark and is presently at 1,78,831. Active cases presently constitute 0.52% of the country's total Positive Cases, which is lowest since March 2020.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of
12,47,506 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 59.57 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate at 1.34% remains less than 3% for the last 118 days now. The Daily Positivity rate reported to be1.48%. The daily Positivity rate has remained below3% for last 52 days and below 5% for 135 consecutive days now.
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN NAVY TO CONDUCT SAILING REGATTAS AND SAIL PARADE COMMEMORATING AZADI KA AMRIT MAHOTSAV
As part of commemorative activities of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, Indian Navy under the aegis of Indian Naval Sailing Association  has planned to conduct Sailing regattas and a sail parade by Sailing boats and dingies in all three Command Headquarters locations for poularising Sailing sports among local population. The first event is scheduled to be conducted by Indian Naval Watermanship Training Center, Kochi in Ernakulam channel on 23 Sep 21. A total of 75 Naval personnel will participate and showcase their yachting skills during the event. The Flag Officer Commanding in Chief Southern Naval Command will be the Chief Guest for the event. Indian Naval Ocean Sailing Vessels, sailing boats and sailing dingies of Southern Naval Command will take part in the regatta and sail parade.
The Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav Yachting events at Mumbai and Visakhapatnam are scheduled to be held in months of Oct and Nov respectively.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Exemption from applicability of DPE Guidelines to India Ports Global Limited 
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved the exemption of the India Ports Global Ltd  from the DPE Guidelines, except reservation and vigilance policies.
IPGL was incorporated under Companies Act 2013, as a Special Purpose Vehicle jointly promoted by Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust  and Deendayal Port Trust , [earlier Kandla Port Trust ], under Administrative control of Ministry of Shipping, for development and management of Shahid Behesthi Port of Chabahar in Iran.
Subsequent to the withdrawal of the USA from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action , Ministry of External Affairs advised Ministry of Shipping on 29th October 2018 to exclude JNPT and DPT from possible impact of US sanctions.
Based on this and with the approval of Empowered Committee all the shares of JNPT & DPT were purchased by "Sagarmala Development Company Ltd"  on 17th December, 2018. SDCL is a CPSE and therefore IPGL being subsidiary of SDCL has also become a CPSE. As a result, Guidelines of DPE are technically applicable on IPGL.
Since Chabahar Port is Country's first overseas port project with strategic objectives, there is an urgent need to allow IPGL to continue to function as a Board managed company, duly following the instructions of Ministry of Shipping & Ministry of External Affairs, without making the guidelines of DPE applicable to it for a period of 5 years. Accordingly, Ministry of Shipping has requested exemptions to IPGL from the applicability of the DPE guidelines, for smooth execution of the project.
Prime Minister's Office
PM shares video of shopkeeper in Arunachal Pradesh highlighting benefits of Shree Anna
The Prime Minister has shared a video of a shopkeeper in Arunachal Pradesh highlighting benefits the of Shree Anna
Retweeting a tweet by Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Mrs Smriti Irani about the shopkeeper, the Prime Minister tweeted
“She rightly points out the benefits of Shree Ann.”
Ministry of Defence
Passing Out Parade for 31st Naval Orientation Course held at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala
On the occasion of 72nd Republic Day, a spectacular Passing out Parade  was held at Indian Naval Academy , Ezhimala, on Tuesday, 26 January 2021, 62 trainees including 15 women trainees passed out with flying colours, marking the culmination of their ab-initio training.
The parade was reviewed by Vice Admiral M A Hampiholi, AVSM, NM, Commandant, INA who awarded medals and trophy to meritorious trainees on completion of the Ceremonial Review.
The CNS Gold medal for First in Overall Order of Merit was awarded to Cadet Shekar Mani Tripathi. The Commandant Silver Medal for Second in Overall Order of Merit was awarded to Cadet M Vaasudevan. The Zamorin Trophy for Best all round woman cadet was awarded to Cadet Amrutendrini D Chinamna.
The successful trainees marched past the Academy’s Quarterdeck, in Slow March, to the traditional notes of ‘Auld Lang Syne’ - the poignant farewell tune played by Armed Forces around the world when bidding adieu to colleagues and comrades, for their ‘Antim Pag’ or final step at the Indian Naval Academy. Vice Admiral M A Hampiholi, AVSM, NM, Commandant, INA congratulated the cadets on parade for their impeccable turn out, smart drill and movements on parade. He emphasised to uphold the ethos of Service before Self and reiterated the Core values of Duty, Honour and Courage.
The Reviewing Officer and other dignitaries shipped the stripes of the passing out trainees and congratulated them for successful completion of their rigorous training. These officers will proceed to various Naval ships and establishments to further consolidate their training in specialised fields. Stringent precautionary measures instituted by the Academy have helped in accomplishing the challenging goal of training the trainees despite COVID-19.
Prime Minister's Office
Virtual Meeting between Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and H.E. Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Cambodia
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a virtual meeting today with H.E. Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Cambodia.
The two leaders held discussions on the entire range of bilateral issues, including cooperation in the fields of trade and investment, human resource development, defence and security, development cooperation, connectivity, post-pandemic economic recovery and people-to-people ties. They expressed satisfaction at the pace of bilateral cooperation.
PM Hun Sen emphasised the importance that Cambodia attaches to its relations with India. Prime Minister Modi reciprocated the sentiment and stressed Cambodia’s valued role in India’s Act East policy. The leaders reviewed the robust development partnership between both countries, including capacity building programmes and Quick Impact Projects under the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation framework.
Prime Minister Modi also highlighted the historical and civilizational links between the two countries and expressed his happiness at India’s involvement in restoration of Angkor Wat and Preah Vihear temples in Cambodia, which depict the cultural and linguistic connect between the two countries.
Prime Minister Hun Sen thanked India for providing 3.25 lakh doses of Indian-manufactured Covishield vaccines to Cambodia under Quad Vaccine Initiative.
The two leaders complimented each other on the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Cambodia being celebrated this year.
As part of these celebrations, Prime Minister Modi invited His Majesty the King of Cambodia and Her Majesty Queen Mother to visit India at a mutually convenient time.
The two leaders also exchanged views on regional and global issues of shared interest.
Prime Minister Modi congratulated Cambodia on assuming the Chairmanship of ASEAN and assured India’s full support and assistance to Cambodia for the success of its Chairmanship.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Agriculture Voltage Technology
Agri-voltaic system of 105 KW capacity was developed by ICAR-Central Arid Zone Research Institute, Jodhpur. This technology can increase the income of farmers by generation of electricity and growing of cash crops simultaneously on the same piece of land. Under component-I of KUSUM  scheme, there is a provision for installation of agri-voltaic system in farmers’ fields with a capacity ranging from 500 KW to 2 MW. Moreover, National Solar Energy Federation of India  has also documented 13 operational agri-voltaic systems in the country managed by different solar PV functionaries and public Institutes.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Heavy Industries
‘Release of Animated Video on Industry 4.0’ by MHI Samarth Udyog Centre at C4i4 Lab, Pune to celebrate Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav
Ministry of Heavy Industries Samarth Udyog Centre at C4i4 Lab, Pune organized an event titled “Release of Animated Video on Industry 4.0” to celebrate Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav yesterday. MHI Samarth Udyog Centre at C4i4 Lab, Pune has been developing different capability development programs to up-skill & help understand digitization and Industry 4.0, for different groups of people of an organization. C4i4 Lab has developed a program especially for the Blue Collar Workforce. This program has been designed keeping in mind the audience’s non- technical background. The content is simple, easy to understand. This program is an interactive video which is a combination of 2D and 3D graphical animation. The narration for the program is in 3 different languages Hindi, Marathi & English. The program is divided into 2 Modules with an interactive session.
Industry 4.0 refers to the fourth industrial revolution, which is the cyber-physical transformation of manufacturing. Industry 4.0 has been defined as “a name for the current trend of automation and data exchange in manufacturing technologies, including cyber-physical systems, the Internet of things, cloud computing and cognitive computing and creating the smart factory.
Shri. D S Navalgundkar, Director of C4i4 Lab delivered opening remarks and explained about the need for developing the video. Shri Ramesh Chavan, GM  appreciated the contents of video and mentioned that this will enable workmen to understand Industry 4.0 in an easy way.
Details of the Modules:
Module 1
This module 1 covers Introduction of Industry 4.0 and its 9 technologies, which are explained in the most simple and understandable language. It explains industrial revolution with the help of 2D and 3D graphical animation. The technologies shall also be explained with some real time videos of actual companies who have implemented them.
Module 2
This module is more about the implementation of these technologies and mind change required to accept and adapt them. It explains the ways to adapt to different technologies and how they are part of one’s daily life. It also talks about how adopting these technologies will increase the productivity and efficiency not only of a company but also of an individual.
This program addresses that digital transformation is more about people transformation than digital.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Revival of Ancient Sources of Drinking Water
Water is a State subject. Power to plan, design, approve, implement, operate and maintain water supply as well as water resources management schemes is vested with States, including Rajasthan. As such, details of individual projects, inter alia which includes source identification, selection for water supply schemes and revival of individual ancient water sources are not maintained by this Department.
Government of India supplement the efforts of the States by providing technical and financial assistance. Since August, 2019, Government of India in partnership with States is implementing JalJeevan Mission ,to make provision of potable tap water supply to every rural household of the country, including those in Rajasthan, by 2024.
Under JJM, provisions have been made for drinking water source development/ strengthening/ augmentation; and infrastructure for bulk transfer of water, treatment and distribution systems in water deficit drought-prone and desert areas without dependable ground water sources, apart from creation of in-village water supply infrastructure.
To achieve drinking water security, every village has to prepare a 5-year Village Action Plan under JalJeevan Mission which inter alia includes augmentation and strengthening of drinking water sources to be taken up in convergence with other schemes at village level viz. MGNREGS, 15thFinance Commission tied grants to Rural Local Bodies / PRIs, Integrated Watershed Management Programme , State schemes, District Mineral Development Fund, CSR funds, community contribution, etc.
Further, important measures taken by the Central Government for conservation, management of ground water and effective implementation of rain water harvesting in the country are available in public domain at:
http://jalshakti-dowr.gov.in/sites/default/files/Steps_to_control_water_depletion_Feb2021.pdf
Moreover, Government of India has recently launched the Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project , Phase-II and III. Under this Scheme, Ramgarh and Kalakh Sagar Dam of State of Rajasthan have been identified for rehabilitation under DRIP Phase II &III.
This Information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, ShriPrahlad Singh Patel in a written reply in LokSabha today.